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Pi Day NYC 2026: Family-Friendly Events, STEM Activities, and $3.14 Pie Deals

Things to Do with Kids

Pi Day in NYC: Cool Family-Friendly Events, STEM Activities, and $3.14 Pie Deals

By Soe Kabbabe

Happy family star gazing outdoors together looking into night starry sky vector illustration. Mother, father and children over nature park scenery

Culture & Attractions

Best Stargazing Spots Near New York City: Where to See the Stars Without Leaving the Metro Area

By Danielle Ramos and Naosha Gregg

Pink cherry blossom garden with flowering trees in spring. A dreamy canopy of rows of beautiful trees on a misty green lawn.

Things to Do with Kids

7 Great Spots to See Cherry Blossoms on Long Island

By Jeannine Cintron & Alexa Lutter

Pot of gold catapult made with popsicle sticks, St. Patrick's Day

Things to Do with Kids

13 Awesome St. Patrick’s Day Events for Families on Long Island

By Shara Levine

An empty wood bench with beautiful flowering pink cherry blossom trees along the East River during spring on Roosevelt Island of New York City with a view of a power plant in the background

Things to Do with Kids

Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in NYC This Spring

By Alexa Lutter and Danielle Ramos

close up of anime girl 8 best anime movies for kids and families

8 Best Anime Movies for Kids and Families

By Joey LaBelle

20 Women’s History Movies and Documentaries to Watch With Kids

20 Amazing Women’s History Movies and Documentaries to Watch With Kids

By Soe Kabbabe

Young child in St Patrick's Day hat watching the parade, NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Tips for Taking Kids

Things to Do with Kids

NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Tips for Taking Kids

By Danielle Ramos

Exterior of Metropolitan Museum of Art, free weekend Museums on Us

Things to Do with Kids

Free Museum Weekend: 9 NYC Cultural Institutions Bank of America Cardholders Can Visit for Free

By Danielle Ramos

Bagpipers marching in a parade.

Things to Do with Kids

Fun St. Patrick’s Day Events for Families in New York City

By Shara Levine

Women’s History Month in NYC: How to Honor the New York Women Who Shaped Our City

Culture & Attractions

Women’s History Month in NYC: Honor the New York Women Who Shaped Our City

By Soe Kabbabe

2026 Football " FIFA Soccer" World Cup with Football Pattern and Co-Host Flags of USA "America", Canada, and Mexico - Vector Illustration. banners with red green blue shapes for world cup 2026 background

FIFA World Cup 2026 Is Coming – Count Down at Columbus Circle!

By Danielle Ramos

Family walking on hiking trails in the forest, NYC

Things to Do with Kids

10 Family-Friendly Hiking Trails Near NYC That Are Perfect for a Spring Adventure

By Danielle Ramos and Liana Vazquez

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Bronx Times

What’s happening: An artist talk at Bronx Documentary Center, a tour of Hart Island and more

Sensory Toys for Autism & Special Needs Kids: Girl Playing with a Fidget Toy

8 of the Best Sensory Toys for Autism & Special Needs Kids

By Soe Kabbabe

African-american mother mom reading book novel with daughter girl, 16 Must-Read Books for All Ages to Celebrate Women’s History Month

16 Must-Read Books for All Ages to Celebrate Women’s History Month

By Bailey German and Danielle Ramos

Brooklyn Jack and Friends Women’s History Month Celebration Lavender Blues

Things to Do with Kids

24 Fun Women’s History Month Events for NYC Families

By Shara Levine

Children playing at Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) and the Whitney Museum of American Art Team Up For Joint Spring Programming for Kids

Culture & Attractions

CMOM and the Whitney Team Up For Joint Spring Programming

By Danielle Ramos

Exterior shot of The Paley Museum

Paley Museum Partners with NYC DSS for Free Admission for EBT Cardholders

By Shara Levine

Kids ready to illustrate some creative ideas at a workshop, summer rising

Free & Cheap Activities

Summer Rising 2026: Applications Open Next Week for Free Summer Program for NYC Students

By Danielle Ramos